Corporate Commercial Solicitor - In-house

QED Legal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Derbyshire is seeking a Corporate Commercial Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This hybrid role involves corporate transactions, commercial contract drafting, and providing business-oriented legal advice. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified solicitors with strong academic backgrounds and experience in a commercial environment. Applications from those with NQ-4 years’ PQE are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Be a UK-qualified solicitor with training from a reputable law firm.
• Experience advising on corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Solid grounding in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Join an in-house legal team focusing on corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Corporate transactions expertise

Contract drafting and negotiation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Business-oriented legal advice

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Strong academic background

Job description

Corporate Commercial Lawyer – In-House Legal Team (Hybrid, Derbyshire)

Our international client is seeking a Corporate Commercial Lawyer to join their highly respected in‑house legal team. This diverse and engaging role offers exposure to corporate transactions, commercial contract drafting, and a wide range of business‑focused legal work.

The role is based in Derbyshire, with a hybrid working policy requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Ideal Candidate

Be a UK‑qualified solicitor with:

• Strong academic background and training from a reputable law firm
• Experience advising on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and reorganisations
• A solid grounding in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements

Key Capabilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, commercial environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to legal advice

Background

• In‑house experience is desirable, but candidates from private practice with strong commercial exposure and business awareness are also encouraged to apply

Experience Level

Our client anticipates that candidates with NQ‑4 years’ PQE will have the relevant level of experience for this role. However, this PQE range is provided as a guide only — applications from candidates outside this range are welcomed where the appropriate skills and experience can be demonstrated.